M-Net, M-Net Binge, M-Net City – Line-up August 2017

M-Net (channel 101), M-Net Binge (channel 900) and M-Net City (channel 115) highlights for August 2017

M-Net Schedule Updates

New Information:
  • The intimate documentary drama The Last 100 days of Diana has been added to the schedule and will broadcast on Friday 25 August at 19:30.
  • My Kitchen Rules season 8 now has 49 episodes and not 50 as previously communicated. The season finale of the Australian reality series is now on Thursday 24 August at 18:15.
  • America’s Got Talent season 12 will now start on Friday 25 August at 18:30, following the above finale of My Kitchen Rules season 8.
Reminders:
  • Apple Tree Yard season 1 ends on Tuesday 22 August at 22:40.
  • The final episode of Great News season 1 will be broadcast on Thursday 31 August at 18:00, meaning that the comedy will now end on this day. Note that the Monday episode on 28 August at 18:00 will be broadcast as normal.
  • Ray Donovan season 5 has been added to the August schedule and will start on Tuesday 29 August 22:30.
  • Note the addition of World Cinema movies on M-Net to the highlights below. Note: the World Cinema movies below will also have an additional repeat on Wednesdays between 02:00-02:30.

M-Net City Schedule Updates

Reminder:
  • Elementary season 5 has been added to the August schedule and will start on Wednesday 16 August at 20:00 (and not 19:50 as previously communicated).

Saturday Movies

Saturday 19 August 2017

21:30 Underworld: Blood Wars    16VSL Action

Kate Beckinsale reprises her role as Selene for this fifth fantasy instalment. This time the ultimate vampire fights to end the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires.

Read the SAMDB review of Underworld: Blood Wars

Saturday 26 August 2017

21:30 Don’t Breathe   16VL Horror

Thrilling horror that takes your breath away. A trio of teenagers break into a blind man’s home, but he’s is far from helpless and the thieves soon become the prey.

Sunday Night Blockbusters

Sunday 20 August 2017

20:05 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back  13VL Action

Tom Cruise reprises his role as the explosive Jack Reacher. Now a fugitive, Reacher races to uncover a government conspiracy and clear his name.

Read the SAMDB review of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Sunday 27 August 2017

20:05 Arrival   13VL Drama

Amy Adams leads an incredible cast in this sci-fi filled with mystery. After spaceships inexplicably appear around the world, a linguist is tasked with interpreting the aliens’ language.

Read the SAMDB review of Arrival

World Cinema Movies

Sunday 20 August 2017

22:45 The Man Who Knew Infinity PG13VL

Dev Patel delves into the mind of a brilliant Indian mathematician in this intriguing biographical drama, following the amazing life of a pioneer in his field.

Sunday 27 August 2017

22:45 Life Deluxe   16VNL

This sequel to the 2010 Swedish thriller stars Joel Kinnaman. A former drug runner who goes in search of his sister is lead to the world of organised crime in Stockholm.

New, Returning & Series Finales

Tuesday 15 August 2017

20:30 Shades Of Blue 02 0013 “Broken Dolls”  *Season 2 Ends*

In the dramatic season finale Wozniak (Golden Globe-nominee Ray Liotta) faces the ally who betrayed him and makes his most difficult choice yet. A web of corruption unfolds in this popular crime drama.

Thursday 17 August 2017

21:30 American Crime 03 0001 “Episode One” *Season 3 Starts*

In the season premiere of this critically acclaimed crime anthology series, Luis Salazar, an illegal immigrant, arrives in the United States to find work. From the Oscar-winning writer of ’12 Years A Slave’.

Tuesday 22 August 2017

20:30 Chicago Justice 01 0001 “Fake”  *Season 1 Starts*

This riveting new instalment to the ‘Chicago’ series follows the city’s dedicated prosecutors in the State’s Attorney’s office. The series premiere sees the team handling the fallout of an arsonist’s deadly attack.

22:40 Apple Tree Yard 01 0004 *Season 1 Ends*

Academy Award-nominee Emily Watson stars in this provocative psychological thriller about a married woman who embarks on a passionate affair that ultimately spirals dangerously out of control.

Thursday 24 August 2017

18:15 My Kitchen Rules 08 0049  *Season 8 Ends*

Pete Evans and Manu Feildel return to host another round of hot competition in this popular reality cooking competition series.

Friday 25 August 2017

18:30 America’s Got Talent 12 0001 “Auditions 1 Part 1”

Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell return for another round of spectacular reality competition with brand new host Tyra Banks.

19:30 The Last 100 Days of Diana

This intimate documentary explores the final days of Diana, Princess of Wales, through rare interviews with close friends and personal staff.

Saturday 26 August 2017

17:00 Superhuman 01 0009  *Season 1 Ends*

Ordinary people with extraordinary abilities show off their skills in a never-before-seen competition that will test the limits of belief.

Sunday 27 August 2017

22:05 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 04 0022  *Series Breaks and returns in September*

Late night satirist John Oliver delivers his unique take on the week’s news, politics and current events with characteristic, unwavering humour.

Monday 28 August 2017

21:30 Game Of Thrones 07 0007  *Season 7 Ends*

The epic struggle for power, survival and revenge is ongoing in the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning fantasy phenomenon that follows several families in the fictional kingdom of Westeros.

Tuesday 29 August 2017

22:30 Ray Donovan 05 001 *Season 5 Starts*

Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber reprises his role as L.A.’s preeminent fixer for the rich and famous. In season five family turmoil leaves Ray more vulnerable than ever before.

23:50 Chance 01 0010 “Fluid Management” *Season 1 Ends*

With no memory of his encounter with Blackstone, Chance struggles to understand what transpired in the season finale. Golden Globe-winner Hugh Laurie stars in this compelling thriller.

Thursday 31 August 2017

18:00 Great News 01 0010 “Carol’s Eleven” *Season 1 Ends*

In the season finale of this smart workplace comedy Katie makes a huge discovery about the story she’s been chasing. Emmy-winner Tina Fey penned this workplace comedy.

23:45 Man In An Orange Shirt 01 0001  *Season 1 Starts*

Based on the novel of the same name, this poignant drama explores the unfolding of two love stories sixty years apart. Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave stars.

Saturday 19 August 2017

21:30 Arrow 05 0001 “Legacy”  13VL
22:17 Arrow 05 0002 “Recruits”  13VL
23:04 Arrow 05 0003 “A Matter Of Trust”  13VL
23:51 Arrow 05 0004 “Penance”  13VL
00:38 Arrow 05 0005 “Human Target”  13VL
01:25 Arrow 05 0006 “So It Begins”  13VL
02:11 Arrow 05 0007 “Vigilante”  13VL
02:58 Arrow 05 0008 “Invasion”  13VL
03:45 Arrow 05 0009 “What We Left Behind”  13VL
04:32 Arrow 05 0010 “Who Are You?”  13VL
05:19 Arrow 05 0011 “Second Chances”  13VL

Sunday 20 August 2017

06:06 Arrow 05 0012 “Bratva”  13VL
21:30 Arrow 05 0013 “Spectre Of The Gun”  13VL
22:16 Arrow 05 0014 “The Sin-Eater”  13VL
23:03 Arrow 05 0015 “Fighting Fire With Fire”  13VL
23:50 Arrow 05 0016 “Checkmate”  13VL
00:37 Arrow 05 0017 “Kapiushon”  13VL
01:24 Arrow 05 0018 “Disbanded”  13VL
02:11 Arrow 05 0019 “Dangerous Liaisons”  13VL
02:58 Arrow 05 0020 “Underneath”  13VS
03:45 Arrow 05 0021 “Honor Thy Fathers”  13VL
04:32 Arrow 05 0022 “Missing”  13VL
05:19 Arrow 05 0023 “Lian Yu” 13VL

Saturday 26 August 2017

21:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0001 “Out Of Time”  13VSL
22:17 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0002 “The Justice Society Of America”  13VL
23:04 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0003 “Shogun”  13VL
23:51 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0004 “Abominations”  13VL
00:38 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0005 “Compromised”  13VL
01:25 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0006 “Outlaw Country”  13VL
02:11 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0007 “Invasion!”  13VL
02:58 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0008 “The Chicago Way”  13VL
03:45 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0009 “Raiders Of The Lost Art”  13VL

Sunday 27 August 2017

21:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0010 “The Legion Of Doom”  13VL
22:17 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0011 “Turncoat”  13VL
23:03 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0012 “Camelot/3000”  13VL
23:50 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0013 “Land Of The Lost”  13VL
00:37 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0014 “Moonshot”  13VL
01:24 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0015 “Fellowship Of The Spear”  13VL
02:11 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0016 “Doomworld”  13VL
02:58 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0017 “Aruba”  13VL

New, Returning & Series Finales

Wednesday 16 August 2017

20:00 Elementary 05 0001 “Folie A Deux” *Season 5 Starts*

In the season premiere of this Emmy-nominated crime drama following a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, a serial bomber becomes active again, forcing Watson to seek help from a former patient.

22:00 The Fall 03 0001 *Season 3 Starts*

In the chilling season premiere of this unsettling crime thriller serial killer Paul Spector is rushed to Belfast General Hospital where staff attempt to save his life. Jamie Dornan and Gillian Anderson star.

Monday 21 August 2017

23:00 Bates Motel 04 0010 “Norman”  *Season 4 Ends*

Emmy nominee Vera Farmiga stars as Norma Bates in this prequel to the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie. In the season finale, Romero faces pressure from all sides, while Dylan considers reaching out to Norman.

Tuesday 22 August 2017

23:00 Banshee 04 0001 #31 “Something Out Of The Bible”  *Season 4 Starts*

The Emmy-winning thriller returns for a fourth and final season of gritty action and drama. In the season premiere, Lucas returns to Banshee to find everything dramatically changed.

Saturday 26 August 2017

21:00 House Of Cards 04 0013 “Chapter 52”  *Season 4 Ends*

Golden Globe winner Kevin Spacey stars in this acclaimed political drama. Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi, as the hostage situation continues, in the season finale.

22:10 Bates Motel 05 0001 “Dark Paradise”  *Season 5 Starts*

In the fifth and final season premiere of this acclaimed, Emmy-nominated horror series, Norman tries to keep up appearances, despite a troubling discovery.

Monday 28 August 2017

22:00 The Last Ship 03 0013 “Don’t Look Back”  *Season 3 Ends*

Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy) stars in this post-apocalyptic drama from the producer of ‘The Closer’. In the season finale, Chandler faces a challenge, as the fight for America reaches its conclusion.

Thursday 31 August 2017

23:00 Banshee 04 0008 #38 “Requiem”  *Season 4 Ends*

Follow the fourth and final season of the Emmy-winning action-thriller, about a former criminal and convict. In the series finale, Lucas learns that a murder case he thought was closed may be opening again.

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